Keifer's POV
"Ci..." I called him in a low tone.
He turned around and faced me. "What?"
"Let's talk." I said and walked away from the clinic.
Almost all of them were inside the clinic and waiting for the nurse to say something. I chose to stay outside a distance from them. That's where I saw Ci-N who couldn't enter because our friends were blocking the door.
She followed me until we were far from the clinic. I stopped to make sure no one could hear me.
"What's that?" He asked innocently.
"How long are you going to woo Jay-jay?"
"Until he forgives me." He quickly answered and smiled slightly.
He looked proud of his answer. I couldn't help but smile. I
definitely choose the right person to talk to.
"I'm leaving."
His smile immediately wiped out. "Huh?"
"I have to go back to London. It's about my inheritance." I explained
briefly.
"La! How is Jay-jay?" His eyes widened at me. "...You haven't even apologized to him yet. Maybe he'll find someone else. Then he'll get pregnant. Then they'll always fight because he's a bad guy. Then they'll get divorced. Then his fatherless son will be a boy! Thenwe'll see her again! Then she'll look for you because she still loves you, but it's not possible because you're already married to someone else!" He said almost
holding his breath.
I cross my arms and look at him in disbelief. Where did he get that idea?
What he's saying is so far from possible. Like I'm letting Jay-jay
be with another man. And why would it even reach the point where I'm already married to someone else?
That one is impossible.
I wouldn't let her marry someone else if she wasn't either.
"Wow... You're so smart, you've already predicted the future." I
said in a sarcastic tone.
She made a peace sign and smiled broadly. "Just maybe..."
"That's why I'm leaving her to you. Make sure her safety and make sure
that she doesn't have any form of it." I sighs. "...I already have a headache with
Yuri and David, it might get worse if I leave."
I looked at him in surprise while lowering my hand.
"Why David too?"
Silence!
He don't have a clue that his dearest partner in crime is having a googlyeyed to Jay-jay. While they are always together and the three of them used to be
side by side.
Maybe his too occupied to notice it.
"Nothing." My answer in plain tone.
He looks down while playing with his fingers. I saw his lips pouted a bit.
"When are you leaving?" He asks in a sad tone.
"Maybe after your birthday." I answer and his mood lightened up.
I know he's worried about me making it to the most important
day of his life. I remember before that I was the first one he called to remind him of the birthday party nya.
I suddenly remember the first time I talked to him. He was like a lost
puppy in our classroom. It was really impossible that he would end up
with us just because of a simple compliment.
And because of his height, the boys decided to make fans of him.
They also took advantage of his talent. He was the one who did the assignment for
everything. I don't care about him at first. But everyday watching him reminds me
of someone.
He reminds me of PercyThe childish act and smart thinking. I felt like I had found his reincarnation. Maybe it was because I was missing my friend who I thought was dead, I couldn't help but not approach him. Even Yuri was surprised by what I did.
And we became friends. He starts to idolize me-which I found weird.
He also follows my footsteps thinking that he can be strong like me. He
even studies taekwondo or karate when he finds out that I know few of that.
He learns how to fight and starts joining us in the street.
His older brother totally disagrees but he can't do anything about it. Ci-N
badly wants to belong to us. We became closer and sometimes he even
reminded me of my younger brother Keigan. Sometimes I even change their names when I call one of them.
"You really love Jay-jay, don't you?" He asks that put me back
in reality.
I smile shortly as an answer.
"She's your lab, why did you do that?"
"I can't say it yet. But you're the safest bridge
of communication that I have for her."
He scratches his head. "What if she looks for me? What should I say?"
"Don't you know how to lie?"
He bites his lips while smiling. "No."
I don't know the answer to my own question. He's talkative. He'll definitely tell Jay-jay everything. It's like I'm just being a jerk and telling Ci.
"That's fine. As long as I can trust you, I won't care how you will
keep secrets."
"Come back soon, okay? Jay-jay will be miserable if you're gone for so long." He sounds begging.
I nodded shortly. "I'll also talk to the others about my departure.
But I'm giving you a different job. Make sure your line is always open
so I can call you anytime."
He suddenly straightened up after saluting like a soldier.
"Yes sir! Yes!" He shouts in a baritone voice.
I looked at our friends who were arriving. Rory was the first
of them, followed by Edrix and Blaster.
I look at them plainly"I hope nothing bad happens to her." Edrix said.
"...I still feel like it's my fault."
Rory just nodded to me while Edrix continued, bowing his head.
Blaster looked at me shortly before continuing to walk. I saw Kit and them approaching, trying to keep Mayo away, followed by Eren.
They looked at me for a moment then looked at Ci who still didn't move from where he was standing.
"Is Jay-jay pregnant?" I heard Denzel.
I raised an eyebrow when I noticed that all the others were looking at me.
"Why are you asking me that?" I asked sounds irritated.
"Who was planning this?" David asked sarcastically.
"Nothing happened to us if that will help you sleep at night."
"You idiot... What went through your mind when you said she was pregnant?" Felix asks Denzel.
"Grace was like that before. We fought and then she died." He
explained.
They all shook their heads. Maybe thinking that Denzel's idea is stupid.
"Maybe she's just feeling something. I'll cook for her first so she can
feed when she wakes up." Eman said and walked.
The others followed her. Yuri was the last to walk
back to the room. He leaves a few meaningful gazes at me.
I was about to walk to the clinic when I noticed Ci was still next to me. That's still his position.
"Ci. Go back to the room." I said and waited for him to walk.
He still had a straight body but he lowered his hand and started walking
with big steps. His marching like a real soldier.
I just shook my head at his awkwardness. As I said, he really got worse when Jay came to us.
I continued with what I really planned. I walked to the clinic.
There was no one there but the nurse who was writing something on a piece of paper on her
table.
She looked up when she felt my presence.
"Yes?" She asks.
"I'm not feeling well. I have chest pain." She pointed at my chest.
She raised one eyebrow. "You don't look like in pain."
Tss..."B-because I can still bare it but it's making me feel uncomfortable.
Maybe I'll just faint on the way." I explained.
Even though he didn't seem convinced, he took his stethoscope and put it
to his ear. He was about to place the tip on my chest when I moved away.
He stared at me critically. I didn't know how to convince him.
"A-aw... It's hurts again. I'm dizzy." I said while acting like I really
feel dizzy.
Wow... Worst acting skills.
I backed away until I sat down on one of the hospital
beds. I kept lying there and looking at him.
"I will sleep for a while. Don't disturb me." I said and pulled the curtain closed.
I heard him put something down on the table and it sounded like he was pulling a
chair. I knew she knew I was just acting. Maybe she thought I was one of the students running away from class.
I felt her and to make sure she wouldn't bother me anymore, I got up and walked to the other bed. I slowly pulled back the curtain to see if that was where I was looking for.
There was no one there, not even the next one. I saw her at the end of the bed.
She was sleeping soundly with her left hand on her stomach.
Her eyebrows were slightly crossed.
I checked the curtains to make sure that we can't be seen easily by the
nurse. When I was sure she was okay, I lay down next to her on her left side. I was on my side while trying to adjust myself to the bed.
I also used one of my hands to prop my head up for support.
I hope she won't wake up soon.
I'm worried about her condition but this is the only way I can be with her for a while. I miss her so fvcking bad.
I took her right hand that was just hanging down beside her. I placed her palm on my chest.
"Can you feel it? I'm in pain too." I whispered.
It's true that I have chest pain. It's because I can't do anything to ease
her own pain. It's only getting worse because of me.
I'm good with nothing"But it's okay, because it's nothing compared to what you feel." I
added before kissing her knuckle.
I lowered her hand from its previous place. I brushed a few strands of hair from her face.
"I know you're in such a bad mood. But please, hold on for us..." I
whispered again and kissed her forehead. "...It's okay if you curse me out of anger but I swear, I will make the pain that
you felt worth it."
I can make sure I can make up for all the pain I've given you.
But I can't promise that I won't hurt you anymore.
Because that's what love is.
Pain is not the counter part of love. Not because you feel love you will
never feel the pain or you should never feel the pain. Pain will still be there,
it's part of the process of love. Either it kills you inside or it wakes up your
senses.
Well, how did you know that's love when you don't feel pain at all?
So I don't believe what they say 'I won't hurt you'.
The person you love will really hurt you, whether intentionally or not.
But what's important is people should know how to ease the pain. How to
heal it and how to endure it. How to recover and how to learn from the
pain you feel or feel.
Use it as a life lesson but never use it as grudge to hurt other people.
Maybe love will show your best but pain will show your better especially
when you overcome it.
And that's what I will do. I will learn from this pain and when I do....you
again Jay. That pain in your chest is what we will recover. And I
will never stop. Even if it's my life that's the price.
I kissed her again on the forehead. "I love you... I love you... I love you..." I
whispered. "...I love you and I love you until scientists find the end of the
universe. I will never stop loving you and I will never get tired of
saying that to you."
Just be patient my Jay-jay.
I looked at her lips slightly parted. I held them
with my thumb. I bit my lips. I know it's disrespectful to kiss her
while sleeping but I really miss kissing her.
Just one and I'll leave. Just one.I brought my lips close to hers and was about to kiss her but I heard someone familiar speak to me.
"Can I please give this to my friend when she wakes up?" It
was Eman.
He probably brought food for Jay-jay. I didn't move for a moment and
felt what they were doing.
"Which friend? There are two students resting
there." The nurse answered.
"The girl? The one we brought earlier."
"Ahh... She's at the end. Do you want to see her?" She suggested.
I almost turned around because of what she said. I immediately looked for somewhere to hide in case they came here.
"No. Just give me this. Thank you." Eman said and I
heard his foot steps.
I sighed because of that. I even thought about sleeping here next to Jay but it didn't seem possible. Maybe one of our friends will suddenly come here and catch me.
Right now, only Yuri can hear what I'm doing. While Ci-N
understands my situation even though she doesn't really know what exactly happened. And the rest of them still hates me but trying their best to
understand me.
I looked at Jay-jay, I quickly kissed his lips. It was so
light but he suddenly moved causing me to panic.
Scared that he would see me and catch me, I fell to the floor. I managed to
raise my arms but my wound was still painful.
I glanced at Jay-jay for a moment and saw his frown.
He looked like he was waking up. I was so scared that I walked away.
I forgot that Jay was at the end of the bed. I just
pushed the curtain and walked away.
The nurse raised her eyebrows as she looked back at me.
"How did you get there?" She asks.
"I slept." I answered quickly and walked away.
I heard her calling me but I ignored it. I went back to the room where
the teacher was currently standing in front and writing something on the board.
They all looked at me. I just continued sitting in my seat.
"Where are you from?" Yuri asks and I can sense the irritation.
"Outside. I talked to someone.""And who is that someone?"
My forehead crease. "Do you feel jealous that I talk to someone?"
I tease him.
"No. As long as you don't talk to Jay-jay while she's unconscious."
"Why?"
"Because you're a jerk. You'll definitely take advantage and stole a
kiss from her."
Yup! He's definitely my friend for a long time. He knew exactly what I would do in such a situation.
A wide smile form in my lips. I can't help it.
"And you really did." He said sounds defeated.
I didn't say anything. I just looked ahead and tried to read the
writings on the board.
As expected, the teacher left early so we
had lunch early. They were talking to each other while eating. Most of them were
talking about Jay.
After eating, Yuri stood up.
"I'm visiting Jay." He said without looking at me.
I just let him go. We're not the same. He's not
stealing kisses from sleeping people.
Shh...
I just chose to stare at our friends. Felix and I have chosen a group to make out. Everything will be recorded via phone camera. It will be sent to all those who challenge me and will serve as another warning to them.
I sighed. There's so much to do. And I'll have to leave soon.
Damn it! I don't want to leave.
My thoughts were interrupted when Yuri suddenly entered the room. Sweaty and
panting.
"Jay-jay..." She catches his breath. "...took a taxi and left."
They quickly became alarmed. I try my best to remain calm but heart is
beating so damn fast.
"What's up? He doesn't have a cellphone!" Edrix said and took out his laptop.
"...I'll try to trace him through cameras."
"Maybe he's going home!" Eren said but I can sense he's worried.
"He's still using it." Blaster pointed at her bag"Where is he going?" Mayo looking at Yuri.
"It could be disastrous." Ci-N said and looked at David. "...David! It's
Jay-jay!"
"I know. I heard it." He answered him.
They were all guessing where Jay-jay was going. I had a
high suspicion that he wouldn't come home. Angelo would be angry with him if he found out that he came home early even though there was still class.
"Felix!" I called. "...call your brother. Ask him if he's with Jay-jay."
He nodded and immediately took his phone to call his brother
I turn to Drew who's looking at me. "Call Tiger. Ask him if Jay-jay pays
a visit."
He nodded and did the same. That's all I knew he could
be with or visit.
But my hopes immediately lost when they both shook their heads. She's
not with Percy and she's in the Kings Ground.
Where the hell are you?
I looked at Edrix who was still looking at his laptop. He and
Rory were the only ones we had to find Jay.
"Edrix." I called him in a plain tone.
"I lost the taxi when I got to the intersection." He said sounds
worried.
"What is the name of the Taxi company?" Rory asked.
Edrix gave the name of the company. Also the license plate he got
from the video and other details that could be obtained from the sticker on the
door of the taxi.
Rory took the phone and called someone.
"Hello, is this Fast and Go Taxi company?" He said and we all listened
to him. "...can I get the contact number of one of your
drivers?" He added the plate number and Taxi number. "...I left something behind. I was just wondering if I left it in his taxi." He suddenly looked at us I can see how he felt relief. "Thank you
I'll wait."
He put down the phone and faced us. "They said they would text the name
and number."
Not that long when he received a message. He called it without
hesitation."Hello? Is this Mr. Carlo Simson?" He asked and waited for the
driver's answers. "...just now you picked up a girl from
Higher Value school. Where did she take her?" He suddenly frowned.
"...I'm from a private investigating company. That girl's life is dangerous so we need to know where she is." I can sense authority from him.
A well-known private investigator and Rory's father. Their company is large
that extends to other countries. So their connections are extensive. But I didn't know Rory could be more persistent than his father.
"Okay. Thank you." He said before ending the call. "...at Benedict
Hospital."
I quickly stood up from my seat.
"He's going to take Kiko." I said and everybody almost threw the table
upside down.
What are you up to?